SINGAPORE

OVERVIEW
PHYSIO OVERVIEW
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
WORK PERMIT
COST OF LIVING

Overview 

Singapore is a highly developed city-state in Southeast Asia. Despite its small size, there is plenty to explore incluiding iconic landmarks such as Gardens by The Bay and UNESCO World Heritage Botanic Gardens. Singapore blends Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and Western cultures, all contributing to its vibrant atmosphere (Visit Singapore, 2025).  

Physiotherapy Overview

Employment

Physiotherapy is one of the professions that is listed under the strategic and skills in demand list (Ministry Of Manpower, 2024), suggesting the demand for physiotherapists is expected to increase due to Singapore housing one of the fastest aging societies.

With over 1100, 000 extrapities, Singapore welcomes citizens from all around the globe. 

Income 

An entry level physiotherapist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of SGD $59,073. On the other end, a senior level physiotherapist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of SGD $103,527 (ERI Economic Research Institute, 2025). 

 Licensing and Registration

Regulator: Allied Health Professionals Council (Allied Health Professionals Council , 2025).  

          1. Complete pre-application on the Ministry of Health Singapore Website 
          2. Submit registration application to Professional Registration System 
            • Clarification/ further documentation may be required in support of your registration application. 
          3. Qualifying Examination
            • LaTrobe University Bachelors of Physiotherapy is a recognised qualification by AHPC. Therefore exempt from completing the qualifying examination
            • Find full list of Recognised Qulifications In Physiotherapy here:
          4. Applicants will be issued with an in-principle approval letter to apply for work pass from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
          5. Forward the in-principle approval letter from MOM to AHPC for further processing.
          6. Registration and Practising Certificates will be issued following payment. 

  For more information about licensing and registration in Singapore, click the link . 

(Allied Health Professionals Council , 2025b)


Work Permit/ Visa

All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass (commonly known as a work visa) before they start work.

Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Visa Programme)

For Australian and New Zealander students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 12 months.

Employment Pass

For foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates need to earn at least $5,000 a month and pass the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS).

S-Pass

For skilled workers. Candidates need to earn at least $3,300 a month.

Click the icon to find out more about Work Visas in Singapore.

(Ministry of Manpower, 2025)

Cost Of Living

Cost of Living Index: Singapore- 85.3     Australia – 63.0

The average lifestyle in Singapore is 22.3% more expensive than the same lifestyle in Australia (Numbeo, 2025). 

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References 

Allied Health Professionals Council . (2025a). For professionals. Allied Health Professions Council. https://www.ahpc.gov.sg/for-professionals/

Allied Health Professionals Council . (2025b). Foreign-trained Allied Health Professionals. Allied Health Professions Council. https://www.ahpc.gov.sg/for-professionals/apply-for-registration/requirements-for-registration-application/foreign-trained-allied-health-professionals/#6f6bf14660543fe6e2d56b6e70542b31

ERI Economic Research Institute. (2025). Physiotherapist Salary in Singapore (2025). Salary Expert. https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/physiotherapist/singapore

Ministry Of Manpower. (2024). COMPASS C5. Skills bonus – Shortage Occupation List (SOL). Ministry of Manpower Singapore. https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility/compass-c5-skills-bonus-shortage-occupation-list-sol

Ministry of Manpower. (2025). Work Passes. Ministry of Manpower Singapore. https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits

Numbeo. (2025). Cost of Living Index by Country 2025. Numbeo.com. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings_by_country.jsp

Singapore Physio. (2023). Singapore Physio – Quality Care from People Who Care. Singaporephysio.com. https://www.singaporephysio.com/

Visit Singapore. (2025). Visit Singapore. Www.visitsingapore.com. https://www.visitsingapore.com/

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